2018 Ford Explorer Police

VIN 1FM5K8AR1JGA85012

Typical market price

$9,995

43 comparable listings

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Last listed by Best Chevrolet

2600 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062

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Mon–Wed: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2018 Ford Explorer Police

VIN 1FM5K8AR1JGA85012

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Market price range

Based on 43 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026

Below market

$7,189

Typical price

$9,995

Above market

$12,599

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $1,000 (−7.4%) over 28 days.

Aug 27, 2026 · $13,435 Sep 24, 2026 · $12,435

Asking prices recorded across 10 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8AR1JGA85012, spanning 28 days.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Best Chevrolet	Kenner, LA 70062	$12,435	59,199 mi	2026-09-24	4 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8AR1JGA85012

Trim

Police

Engine

3.7L · V6

Horsepower

304

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $2,438

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $8,755

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $27,743

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

7 recall campaigns on this model year

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SEATS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020…

NHTSA campaign 19V633000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

NHTSA campaign 18V807000
STRUCTURE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 21V316000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $955 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$16,950
May 2026	$16,971
June 2026	$16,850
July 2026	$16,450
August 2026	$16,394
September 2026	$15,995

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As of September 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,995, 951 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($16,997, 699 listings).

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Your comparison starting point

2018 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$15,870

Comparison catalog median · 2,013 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$16,314

Median asking price · 442 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$14,120–$18,939

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Ford Explorer All trims	$15,870	$12,999–$18,289	2,013
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$16,298	$13,996–$18,900	2,409
2018 Dodge Durango All trims	$16,997	$14,399–$19,995	699
2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$14,995	$12,900–$17,776	951
2018 GMC Acadia All trims	$15,398	$12,900–$18,246	700
2018 Buick Enclave All trims	$16,314	$14,120–$18,939	442

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

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Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2019

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2019	1,342	$17,318	100%	99,543 mi
2018	2,335	$15,884	92%	103,586 mi
2017	2,832	$13,900	80%	112,786 mi
2016	2,184	$12,060	70%	122,066 mi
2015	1,335	$10,218	59%	131,399 mi
2014	1,028	$9,217	53%	137,765 mi
2013	839	$8,440	49%	146,810 mi
2012	257	$7,995	46%	150,434 mi